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What is NEET Exam? Eligibility, Syllabus, Colleges & Admission

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to eligible medical courses in India. If you’re searching for what is NEET exam, it’s important to understand that NEET has two main versions: NEET UG and NEET PG.

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NEET UG is for courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS. It has 180 questions, a 3-hour duration, and a maximum of 720 marks. Candidates must be at least 17 by 31 December of the exam year and meet the Class 12 eligibility criteria.

NEET PG is for eligible MBBS graduates seeking courses such as MD and MS. It has 180 questions, a 210-minute duration and 720 maximum marks. Candidates need a recognised MBBS qualification, medical registration and a one-year internship by the prescribed cutoff date.

NEET Exam Overview

The table below provides an overview of the NEET UG and NEET PG exams:

Feature	NEET UG	NEET PG
Conducting authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Target candidates	Eligible undergraduate medical aspirants	Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses
Main courses	MBBS BDS BAMS BSMS BUMS BHMS	MD MS Eligible PG diploma Post-MBBS DNB Courses Direct 6-year DrNB courses NBEMS Diploma Courses
Educational requirement	Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English	Recognised MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate
Age requirements	Must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the exam year No upper age limit	No age requirement
Registration and internship	-	Requires permanent or provisional medical registration + one-year internship by the prescribed cutoff date (30 September for 2026 cycle)
Syllabus	Physics Chemistry Biology	MBBS-level medical subjects
Examination mode	Pen-and-paper (offline)	Computer-based test (CBT)
Questions and duration	180 MCQs 180 minutes	180 MCQs 210 minutes
Maximum marks	720	720

What is NEET Exam?

NEET stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. It is the national entrance examination used for admission to eligible undergraduate medical courses and postgraduate medical programmes in India.

There are two separate exams:

NEET UG: Conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS.
NEET PG: Conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences for admission to eligible MD, MS and postgraduate diploma courses.

The two examinations have different eligibility criteria, syllabuses, examination patterns, and admission procedures.

NEET Eligibility

NEET UG requires you to be at least 17 by 31 December of the exam year and meet Class 12 PCB eligibility criteria.

NEET PG requires a recognised MBBS qualification, medical registration, and completion of a one-year internship by the applicable cutoff date.

UG Eligibility

Criteria	Requirement
Minimum age	17 years on or before 31 December of the exam year
Maximum age	No
Educational qualification	Class 12 or equivalent qualifying examination from a recognised board
Compulsory subjects	Physics Chemistry Biology/Biotechnology English
Appearing candidates	Eligible Must pass the qualifying exam by the first round of counselling.
Minimum PCB aggregate in Class 12	General / Unreserved: 50% Unreserved / General EWS / PwBD: 45% SC / ST / OBC-NCL: 40% SC / ST / OBC-NCL – PwBD: 40%
Nationality	Indian nationals NRIs and OCI cardholders PIO Foreign nationals
Maximum attempts	No
Repeat candidates	Eligible, if meet the applicable eligibility

PG Eligibility

Criteria	Requirement
Age limit	No
Educational qualification	MBBS degree or Provisional MBBS Pass Certificate recognised under the NMC Act, 2019, or the erstwhile Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Medical registration	Permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the NMC, erstwhile MCI or a State Medical Council.
Internship	Completed or likely to complete the one-year internship
Foreign medical graduates	Indian citizens and OCI cardholders with foreign medical degrees must pass FMGE Obtain NMC or State Medical Council registration Meet the internship cutoff.
Nationality	Indian nationals OCI cardholders NRI / PIO candidates Foreign nationals
Maximum attempts	No attempt limit

NEET Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

NEET UG has 180 offline MCQs for 720 marks in 3 hours.

NEET PG has 180 computer-based MCQs for 720 marks in 210 minutes, divided into five timed sections.

Both award +4 for correct answers and deduct 1 mark for incorrect answers.

UG Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Criteria	Exam Details
Examination mode	Pen-and-paper (offline)
Duration	3 hours
Question type	Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Total questions	180
Maximum marks	720
Subjects	Physics Chemistry Biology (Botany and Zoology)
Biology questions	90
Biology maximum marks	360
Physics questions	45
Physics maximum marks	180
Chemistry questions	45
Chemistry maximum marks	180
Medium of question papers	13 languages: English Hindi Assamese Bengali Gujarati Kannada Malayalam Marathi Odia Punjabi Tamil Telugu Urdu
Correct answer	+4 marks
Incorrect answer	−1 mark
Unanswered question	0 marks

PG Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Criteria	Exam Details
Examination mode	Computer-based
Number of questions	180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Response options	4 options per question
Examination language	English only
Total duration	3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes)
Correct answer	+4 marks
Incorrect answer	−1 mark
Unattempted question	0 marks
Section structure	5 time-bound sections: Groups A, B, C, D, and E
Questions per section	36
Time per section	42 minutes
Section navigation	Can move to the next section only after the current section’s allotted time ends.

NEET Syllabus

NEET UG covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, including topics such as Mechanics, Chemical Bonding, Genetics, and Human Physiology.

NEET PG covers pre-clinical subjects like Anatomy, para-clinical subjects like Pharmacology and Microbiology, and clinical subjects like General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

UG Syllabus

Chemistry Syllabus

Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry	Atomic Structure	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Chemical Thermodynamics	Solutions	Equilibrium
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry	Chemical Kinetics	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
P-Block Elements	d- and f-Block Elements	Coordination Compounds
Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds	Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry	Hydrocarbons
Organic Compounds Containing Halogens	Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen	Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Biomolecules	Principles Related to Practical Chemistry	-

Physics Syllabus

Physics and Measurement	Kinematics	Laws of Motion
Work, Energy and Power	Rotational Motion	Gravitation
Properties of Solids and Liquids	Thermodynamics	Kinetic Theory of Gases
Oscillations and Waves	Electrostatics	Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	Electromagnetic Waves
Optics	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Atoms and Nuclei
Electronic Devices	Experimental Skills

Biology Syllabus

Diversity in Living World	Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Cell Structure and Function	Plant Physiology
Human Physiology	Reproduction
Genetics and Evolution	Biology and Human Welfare
Biotechnology and Its Applications	Ecology and Environment

PG Syllabus

Section	Subjects
Pre-Clinical Subjects	Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry
		Para-Clinical Subjects	Clinical Pathology Pharmacology Microbiology Forensic Medicine Community Medicine (Preventive and Social Medicine)




		Clinical Subjects	General Medicine (including Psychiatry, Venereology, and Dermatology) General Surgery (including Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia, and Radiodiagnosis) Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pediatrics ENT Ophthalmology

NEET Application Process

The NEET UG and PG application processes involve online registration, form completion, document uploads, fee payment, and final submission.

For 2026, NEET UG fees were ₹1,700 for General, ₹1,600 for General-EWS/OBC-NCL, and ₹9,500 for candidates applying from outside India.

NEET PG fees were ₹3,500 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹2,500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, excluding applicable payment gateway charges.

UG Application Process

Register Online: Visit the official NTA website and read the Information Bulletin. Verify your mobile number and email via OTP, create a password, and note your system-generated Application Number.
Fill the Application Form: Log in and enter your personal and academic details, category, preferred examination city, and question paper medium. Select three preferred cities. You cannot change the question paper medium later.
Upload Documents: Upload your live photograph, scanned passport-size photograph, signature, left- and right-hand finger and thumb impressions, and applicable certificates. Upload the live photograph exactly as specified in the NEET UG information bulletin for the relevant year.
Pay the Application Fee: Pay online using debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. Applicable payment gateway charges and GST are additional. As per the NEET UG 2026 bulletin, the fees were:
- General: ₹1,700 in India.
- General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹1,600 in India.
- SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender: ₹1,000 in India.
- ₹9,500 outside India.
Confirm and Save: Ensure the payment status shows “OK” or “Success” and the Confirmation Page is generated. Download and save the Confirmation Page.

PG Application Process

Visit the Official Website: Go to natboard.edu.in and read the information bulletin. Complete the application on a computer using an updated browser.
Register: Create your profile with the required details and verify your email using the OTP. Enter your name and other details carefully, as you cannot change some fields later.
Log In and Fill the Form: Use your User ID and password to log in through the NEET PG page.
Enter Details and Choose Test States: Provide your personal and qualification details accurately. Select three preferred test states, with the first matching your correspondence address state.
Upload Documents: Upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and required documents as per NBEMS specifications. The photograph must be no more than three months old at submission.
Pay the Application Fee: The NEET PG 2026 fee was ₹3,500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹2,500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, excluding payment gateway charges. Pay online through the portal and confirm that the payment status shows “S” (Successful).
Review and Submit: Check the entire form, complete the declaration and submit it. Save the final application PDF and acknowledgement email for reference.

List of Documents Required While Filling Application Form

Both NEET UG and PG require photographs, signatures, hand impressions, and applicable certificates in specified formats and file sizes.

For UG

Document	Requirements
Live Photograph	Capture via webcam or scan the QR code with a mobile device. Ensure good lighting, a light background, and 80% face visibility, including ears, without a mask.
Recent Passport-Size Photograph	JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB. Colour or black and white, white background Face occupying 80% of the image. Spectacles are allowed only if worn regularly. Polaroid and computer-generated photos not accepted.
Signature	JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB.
Left- and Right-Hand Finger and Thumb Impressions	JPG/JPEG 10–200 KB
Category Certificate	PDF, 50–300 KB, if applicable.
Class X or Equivalent Certificate	PDF, 50–300 KB.
Class X or Equivalent Marksheet	PDF, 50–300 KB.
CGPA Conversion/Equivalent Certificate	PDF 50–300 KB, if Class X marks are given in CGPA.
Identity Proof	JPG/JPEG 10–200 KB, if verifying identity through a method other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker.
PwD/PwBD/UDID Certificate	PDF 50–300 KB, if applicable.
Present and Permanent Address Proof	PDF 50–300 KB.
NRI/OCI/Foreigner Certificate or Documentary Proof	PDF 50–300 KB, for candidates whose nationality is other than Indian.
Scribe’s Signature	10–100 KB
Scribe’s Qualification Certificate	PDF 50–300 KB, if applicable.
Undertaking for Using Own Scribe	50–300 KB, if applicable.
Certificate of Physical Limitation to Write	50–300 KB, if applicable.

For PG

Document	Requirements
Real-Time Photograph	Captured using a webcam or built-in camera.
Recent Digital Photograph	Colour photograph with a plain white background, not more than 3 months old JPG/JPEG format Less than 80 KB.
Digital Signature	Full signature (not initials) in black or dark blue ink inside a 1.5 cm × 3.5 cm box on plain white paper JPG/JPEG format less than 80 KB.
Left Thumb Impression	Clear horizontal impression using a fresh blue or black ink pad inside a 1.5 cm × 3.5 cm box on plain white paper JPG/JPEG format less than 80 KB.
PwBD – UDID Card	Valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card issued by the designated medical authority under MoSJE.
PwBD – Self-Certified Affidavit	Required wherever applicable.
PwBD – Disability Certificate
SC/ST Certificate
OBC Certificate
EWS Income & Asset Certificate

NEET Exam Dates

NEET UG applications are expected in February–March, with the exam in May.

NEET PG applications are expected in July, with the exam in August.

UG Dates

Event	Tentative Dates
Online submission of application form	February to March
Last date for successful fee payment	March
Correction window for application details	March
Announcement of exam city intimation slip	To be announced
Download of admit card	To be announced
Date of examination	May
Display of recorded responses and answer keys	To be announced
Declaration of result	To be announced

PG Dates

Event	Tentative Dates
Online Application Submission Window	July
Edit Window	July
Selective Edit Window	July - August
Informing the Test City	August
Issue of Admit Cards	August
Examination Date	August
Declaration of Result	September
Cut-off date for completion of internship towards eligibility for NEET-PG	September

NEET Colleges

AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, state government colleges, private medical colleges, and deemed universities such as KMC Manipal accept NEET UG scores.

NEET PG scores are used for MD/MS and PG Diploma admissions at participating universities, state and private medical colleges, and for DNB admissions in accredited hospitals. AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and NIMHANS use INI-CET rather than NEET PG.

Types of Colleges Accepting NEET UG Scores

College Type	Details
Central Government & National Institutes	AIIMS campuses JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal BHU AMU Delhi University-affiliated medical colleges ESIC medical colleges and AFMC Pune. AFMC has additional screening and interview requirements.
State Government Medical Colleges	State-run colleges such as Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Grant Medical College, Mumbai, and Madras Medical College.
Private Medical Colleges	Private institutions affiliated with state health science universities
Deemed-to-be Universities	Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Types of Colleges Accepting NEET PG Scores

College Type	Details
Central & National Medical Institutes	BHU SGPGIMS Lucknow NIMHANS Bengaluru AIIMS, JIPMER and PGIMER conduct postgraduate admissions through INI-CET
State Government PG Medical Colleges	State-run colleges offering MD/MS seats.
Private & Deemed University PG Colleges	KMC Manipal MS Ramaiah Medical College Bengaluru St. John’s Medical College
DNB Training Hospitals	Accredited public, private and corporate hospitals offering Diplomate of National Board (DNB) training.

Top Medical Colleges in India

NIRF Ranking 2025	College/Institute	City	Type
1	All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)	New Delhi	Central Government Institute
2	Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)	Chandigarh	Central Government Institute
3	Christian Medical College (CMC)	Vellore	Private Institution
4	Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)	Puducherry	Central Government Institute
5	Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)	Lucknow	State Government Funded - Autonomous Institute
6	Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	Varanasi	Central University
7	National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)	Bengaluru	Institute of National Importance
8	King George’s Medical University (KGMU)	Lucknow	State Government University
9	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	Private Deemed-to-be University
10	Kasturba Medical College (KMC)	Manipal	Private Deemed-to-be University

NEET Seats

According to the NMC’s 2026–27 UG MBBS Seat Matrix, updated on 18 September 2026, India had 140,664 MBBS seats across 839 medical colleges, excluding Institutes of National Importance (INIs). This included 64,121 government seats and 76,543 private college seats.

For postgraduate medical admissions, the reported estimate is approximately 86,360 seats across MD, MS, DNB, diploma and super-speciality programmes. Separately, the NMC MD/MS/diploma matrix lists 63,177 seats: 33,088 in government colleges, 21,892 in private colleges and 8,197 in deemed universities. These figures cover different course categories.

NEET Cutoff

NEET UG requires a minimum qualifying percentile of 50th for General/EWS, 45th for General-EWS PwBD, and 40th for OBC/SC/ST.

NEET PG requires the 50th percentile for General, 45th for General PwBD, and 40th for SC/ST/OBC candidates, including PwBD.

UG Cutoff

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentile
General / EWS	50th
Unreserved/General-EWS candidates with benchmark disabilities.	45th
OBC / SC / ST	40th
SC / OBC – PwD	40th
ST – PwD	40th

PG Cutoff

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentile
General / Unreserved (UR)	50th
General PwBD (UR-PwBD)	45th
SC / ST / OBC, including PwBD candidates	40th

NEET Result

NTA publishes NEET UG results and scorecards, including All India Rank (AIR), while NBEMS publishes NEET PG results and scorecards, available for six months. Qualifying does not guarantee admission. Neither exam allows re-evaluation or rechecking. NEET UG candidates can raise OMR grading concerns and challenge the answer key, while NEET PG candidates can challenge technical errors in questions within two calendar days of the exam with supporting literature.

NEET Counselling Process

Designated authorities conduct NEET counselling based on NEET All India Rank (AIR), eligibility, seat availability, and applicable reservation rules. The process differs for UG and PG admissions.

NEET UG Counselling

Identify the authority: MCC handles 15% AIQ MBBS/BDS seats, specified central institutions, AIIMS, JIPMER and deemed universities. State/UT authorities handle state quota seats. AACCC handles designated AIQ AYUSH seats.
Register: Check the official counselling notification and register on the relevant website. MCC: mcc.nic.in. AACCC: aaccc.gov.in.
Check reservation: For applicable MCC MBBS/BDS seats, reservation is EWS 10%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5% and PwBD 5% horizontal. State quota reservation follows state rules.
Follow seat allotment: Complete choice filling as instructed and check allotment results and eligibility for subsequent rounds.
Complete admission: If allotted a seat, submit the required documents, complete verification and report within the prescribed deadline.

NEET PG Counselling

Identify the authority: MCC handles 50% AIQ seats, deemed and central universities, and all-India open DNB seats. State authorities handle state quota and in-service seats as applicable.
Register: Follow the official notifications at mcc.nic.in or the relevant state counselling website.
Check reservation: OBC-NCL reservation under MCC requires inclusion in the Central List; creamy-layer candidates are not eligible for OBC reservation. NRI/OCI/PIO candidates are treated as unreserved for SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation.
Complete allotment and admission: Follow choice-filling instructions, check round-wise eligibility and allotment, verify documents and report within the deadline.

Preparation Tips for NEET Aspirants

NEET UG aspirants should prioritise the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology syllabus, regular MCQ practice, and timed mock tests.

NEET PG aspirants should revise pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical subjects, and practise case-based questions.

NEET UG Preparation Tips

Follow the syllabus: Use the latest NTA syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Practise MCQs daily: Review incorrect answers and revise the concepts behind them.
Take timed mock tests: Practise the 180-question, 180-minute paper pattern.
Revise regularly: Review formulas, chemical reactions, biological concepts and difficult topics.
Track weak areas: Use mock-test results to plan targeted revision.

NEET PG Preparation Tips

Cover all subject groups: Revise pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical subjects.
Practise clinical MCQs: Focus on applying medical knowledge to case-based questions.
Use active recall: Test your understanding before checking notes.
Analyse mock tests: Review incorrect, skipped and guessed answers to identify knowledge gaps.
Maintain concise revision notes: Record difficult concepts, clinical distinctions and recurring mistakes.
Practise timed tests: Complete 180 questions within the 210-minute time limit.

Tips for Both Exams

Set weekly targets for syllabus coverage, practice questions and revision.
Review mistakes before attempting similar questions again.
Use official bulletins for eligibility, syllabus and examination-pattern details.
Keep revision and mock-test analysis in your study schedule.

Recommended Books for NEET Preparation

For NEET UG, NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks form the core study material, supported by reference books such as H.C. Verma, O.P. Tandon, and Trueman’s Biology.

NEET PG preparation books cover clinical and pre-clinical subjects, including Medicine, Surgery, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Pathology.

NEET UG Books

Subject	NCERT Books	Reference Books
Chemistry	Chemistry Class 11 & 12	O.P. Tandon Narendra Awasthi M.S. Chouhan J.D. Lee (selected topics)
Biology	Biology Class 11 & 12	Trueman’s Biology MTG NCERT at Your Fingertips Dinesh Objective Biology
Physics	Physics Class 11 & 12	DC Pandey H.C. Verma (selected chapters) MTG Physics at Your Fingertips

NEET PG Books

Subjects	Books Name	Author Name
Radiology	Review of Radiology	Rajat Jain
Microbiology	Self-assessment and review of Biochemistry	Rachna Chaurasia / Apurba Sastry / Ananthanarayan
Psychiatry	Review of Psychiatry	Praveen Tripathi
Anatomy	ENT for the entrance exam	Rajesh Kaushal
Surgery	Surgery Essence	Pritesh Singh SRB
Pharmacology	Review of Pharmacology	Gobind Rai Garg, Sparsh Gupta, Ranjan Patel
Dermatology	Review of Dermatology	Saurabh Jindal
Physiology	Review of Physiology	Dr Soumen Manna, Dr Krishna Kumar
OBS and Gynae	Final Edge Image-Based	Sakshi Arora
Forensic Medicine	Self-assessment and review of Biochemistry	Final Edge Image-Based
Orthopedics	Orthopedics Quick Review	Apurv Mehra
Medicine	Complete Review of Medicine for NBE	Deepak Marwah or Mudit Khanna
ENT	Self-assessment and review of basic anatomy and forensic medicine	Manisha Sinha and Sachin Budhiraja
Anesthesia	PROAFS Anaesthesia for NBE	Vivek Jain
Pathology	Review of Pathology and Genetics	Sparsh Gupta & Devesh Mishra
PSM	Community Medicine (PSM)	Vivek Jain
Ophthalmology	Comprehensive Ophthalmology	AK Khurana, Ruchi Rai
Pediatrics	Review of Microbiology and Immunology	Taruna Mehra or OP Ghai
Biochemistry	Self-assessment and review of Biochemistry	Rebecca James
Image-Based	Final Edge Image Based	Deepak Marwah

Conclusion

This answers all questions about what is NEET exam helping you choose the right medical entrance pathway. NEET UG is for undergraduate courses such as MBBS, BDS and AYUSH programmes, while NEET PG is for eligible MBBS graduates pursuing postgraduate courses. Review the eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern and counselling process before applying. For NEET, check the official NTA and NBEMS websites for confirmed dates and application requirements.

FAQs On NEET

A gap year does not automatically make you ineligible for NEET UG. You must still meet the age, educational qualification and subject requirements specified in the official information bulletin.

No. Qualifying NEET is not a guarantee of admission. Seat allotment depends on your rank, category, college preferences, seat availability, applicable reservation rules and counselling eligibility.

Yes. NEET UG scores are used for admission to undergraduate medical courses at AIIMS and JIPMER, subject to the applicable admission and counselling rules.

NEET UG is conducted in pen-and-paper mode, with candidates marking their answers on an OMR sheet. NEET PG is conducted as a computer-based test.

An unanswered question receives zero marks.

The qualifying percentile is the minimum percentile a candidate must achieve to qualify for the next stage. The admission cutoff depends on factors such as the college, course, category, counselling round and available seats.

No. NEET UG is used for admission to various undergraduate courses, including MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS, subject to applicable admission rules.

NEET UG is moderately difficult. Questions are mostly based on NCERT. However, competition is high because many aspirants compete for a limited number of seats.

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